Geopolitics and Security Alliances

Pakistan's $4 billion arms deal with Libya raises global security concerns.

Pakistan’s recent $4 billion arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Khalifa Haftar, has raised significant international alarm, particularly as it breaches the United Nations arms embargo imposed in 2011. This deal marks Pakistan’s largest-ever weapons export and includes advanced military hardware such as JF-17 fighter jets, tanks, and artillery, potentially exacerbating the ongoing conflict in Libya and undermining global security efforts. The agreement has sparked concerns that it could destabilize the Mediterranean region, notably affecting European nations like Italy, while further isolating Pakistan diplomatically due to its alignment with a non-state actor like the LNA, which opposes the internationally recognized government in Tripoli. Critics argue that prioritizing military deals over democratic reforms could damage Pakistan’s credibility and deepen its international isolation, as the world watches Islamabad’s gamble in the complex and fragile landscape of Libyan politics.

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